Finally started watching The Untamed. Wasn't really planning to watch the drama though I considered doing so but only after when I finish those in my to-watch list. Meaning, it's not a priority. So what changed?
I mentioned in another Produce 101 blog entry that I started reading Mo Dao Zu Shi manhua because of Wang YiBo. I also said that I might consider watching the live action drama depending on how I see him in the variety show. Well, it wasn't him who changed my mind. It was no other than his co-star in The Untamed who played Wei Wuxian, Xiao Zhan.
One of Produce 101 China's tasks was a group performance with another idol. One of the idols invited was Xiao Zhan, whose entrance, introduction or first appearance in the show was the coolest and cutest.
By the way, I'm already in episode 22 of The Untamed so it's been days since I've been watching. Been held up by reading other manhua, including Mo Dao Zu Shi, and watching anime/donghua.
I must say I've been really confused with the timeline in the anime's Season 1. Thankfully Season 2 was already available and I pushed to watch. Enlightenment! But that was only for the general plot.
While watching the live-action, I realized I have some questions like, "Why is Wei WuXian called the Yiling Patriarch?" and "Why was Wei Ying/Mo XuanYu avoiding Lan WangJi when he was summoned back to life?" Both were answered by The Untamed. Eureka feels.
Speaking of which, I also realized and began to appreciate its fandom under a particular genre. I have a male colleague who has already watched The Untamed and I wonder if he got some hints of this particular genre. It feels so different for me because I've watched the anime and read the manga. It wouldn't even occur to me if it weren't for the fanarts of the Y-fandom. The manga only confirmed it, especially in that chapter when Lan WangJi was drunk. I wonder how much is in store with the novel.
Now Watching: The Untamed Ep-22
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